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Solidago missouriensis
I grew up in Kentucky where the state flower is goldenrod. The particular species that has that honor is Solidago gigantea. I wonder how...
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Childhood Wildhood
This episode is a reminiscence sparked by some old photos. I’m pretty sure my father took the photos, because I can’t remember him ever...
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Mud Daubers in the Barn
Chalybion californicum is the name of the metallic blue black wasp. Both male and female feed on nectar and they are easily spotted on...
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Monsoon Belief System
I spent so much time jabbering about my conversion to a desert rat and monsoon believer that I left out some fun stuff. Native...
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Melon Loco
There is no getting around it, every summer monsoon when the borderlands come to life it is so exciting! Apodanthera undulata, the crazy melon, ...
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Turtles, Dogs, Plants
I’m so lucky to live in the land of the ornate box turtle (Terrepene ornata luteola). For me it has been a wonderful journey...